Emo Hair Color & Styles
Emo is short for "emotional," but the emo style is more about an artistic expression with clothing, attitude and, of course, hair. A combination of goth, punk and metal, "emo" is much less the sad undertone is was once thought to be and now reflects a modest rebellion against pop culture through clothing and style. Like most rebellious looks, however, it has become mainstream and emo hairstyles are worn by many. Does this Spark an idea?
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Color
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If you're emo, chances are you have dark hair, but that's not always the case. Although black tends to be the most popular color among emo kids, blond and every bright color of the color wheel are also an option. Because emo means different things to different people, it can stem from goth or raver styles, which could range from all black to all pink and anywhere in between. The emo style reflects an attitude of self expression, and hairstyle and color depict that.
Long Shag
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The long shag is a popular emo style for women, but men can also share the style. This style works best with thick hair because the contrast from top to bottom will not be as drastic with thin hair. The top of the crown will be the thickest part of the hairstyle with the shortest layers, and often includes bangs. The layers continue down to the tips of the hair, which will be very thin. The look is similar to that of the character Elvira, with somewhat cleaner lines.
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Beatles-esque
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The Beatles were hair rebels of their time, and emo style is a sort of hair rebel of today. Emo doesn't want to fit into the "in" style, but has become quite popular nonetheless, much like the Beatles' hair in the '60s. This style is essentially a bowl cut (only messier) and is worn primarily by men, but can also be worn by women. The hair should go down past the eyebrows and ears and is often longer than that, which allows for swoop-bangs on one-side.
The Almost-Mullet
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The almost-mullet emo 'do is a shorter version of the long shag and resembles Joan Jett's signature style. Because the top has the shortest layers and the bottom, which would fall to the shoulders or above, is thin and scraggly, the style could be mistaken for a mullet. Side-swooping bangs often help make the style more feminine and distinguish it clearly from its mullet cousin.
Another emo almost-mullet is short in the back, long in the front (the reverse of the traditional mullet). This style is for men, and usually consists of short hair with very long, thick bangs. The bangs swoop to the side and usually fall past the nose.
Clean with Bangs
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Emo hair isn't always messy. In fact, sometimes its very sleek and shaped to perfection, much like the character "Emily the Strange." Long or short, shiny and trimmed to shapely rounded ends, with bangs is the signature look for the character and for many real-life emo girls. Emily has black hair, but this style can be blond, pink, green or any other color of the rainbow. Worn with a headband, in a ponytail or down, it's a classic look for emo style that can be worn to a concert or to work.
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- Photo Credit Jason Rogers: Flickr.com
